About Us

Who Are We?

The Frederick Flying Cows are a professional basketball team based in Frederick, Maryland that participates in the 94X50 League. The Flying Cows debuted on March 2, 2024, at The Hood College Athletic Center against the Reading Rebels with a thrilling 113-112 come-from-behind victory, showcasing the electrifying plays and the passionate fanbase that would define the franchise in their inaugural season. Immediately proving themselves as a top team, the Cows placed first in the eight-team Atlantic Northeast division and finished their season with a final record of 20-6. To follow the impressive debut season, the Cows started their second season with an 18-0 record and finished the season 25-6 with Mid-Atlantic regular season division and Southeastern post season conference championships! 

The Frederick Flying Cows have become and strive to be a part of the fabric of the community and a team that will make the people of Frederick proud! The team is dedicated to providing fun, affordable entertainment for all Frederick citizens!

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2024 Atlantic Northeast Regular Season Champions

2025 Mid-Atlantic Northeast Regular Season Champions 

2025 South Eastern Conference Post Season Champions 

2025 Post Season League Semi-Finalist (Final Four)

Tavares Sledge: 2024 All League 1st Team, 1st Team All Eastern Conference & All Star

Quentin Scott: 2024 1st Team All Eastern Conference & All Rookie Team 

Charlie Marquardt: 2024 2nd Team All Eastern Conference 

Javon Adams: 2025 League Co-MVP & First Team All Eastern Conference

2025 League All Star Game Host

Frederick Flying Cows home games are played at

WooDSBORO BANK ARENA

On The Hood College Campus In Frederick, MD.

Roster

#1 Zyon Smith

Shooting Guard

  • Born: 11/30/00
  • Age: 26
  • Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama
  • High school: Park Crossing Highschool
  • Height: 6’3"
  • Weight: 190 lbs
  • College(s): University of Mary

#4 Garrison Linton

Point Guard

  • Born: 5/29/03
  • Age: 22
  • Hometown: New Market, Maryland
  • High School: Oakdale High School
  • Height: 6’5”
  • Weight: 180 lbs
  • College(s): Hood College

#8 Zach Thomas

Small Forward

  • Born: 6/21/96
  • Age: 29
  • Hometown: Frederick, Maryland
  • High school: Oakdale High School
  • Height: 6’7”
  • Weight: 225 lbs
  • College(s): Bucknell University

#15 Mustapha Traore

Power Forward

  • Born: 10/26/95
  • Age: 30
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
  • High School: The Phelps School
  • Height: 6'8”
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • College(s): Monmouth University

#2 Alani Moore II

Shooting Guard

  • Born: 1/8/98
  • Age: 28
  • Hometown: Germantown, Maryland
  • High School: Dematha and Montrose Christian
  • Height: 5’10”
  • Weight: 170 lbs
  • College(s): Temple University

#5 Myles Roper

Shooting Guard

  • Born: 2/11/00
  • Age: 26
  • Hometown: Charlestown, West Virginia
  • High School: Virginia Academy
  • Height: 6’4”
  • Weight: 170 lbs

#11 Denmark Slay

Point Guard

  • Born: 9/28/97
  • Age: 27
  • Hometown: Alexandria, VA
  • High School: Saint Stephen’s & Saint Agnes School
  • Height: 5'11”
  • Weight: 175 lbs
  • College(s): High Point University

#22 D'Andre Johnson

Power Forward

  • Born: 5/19/1998
  • Age: 27
  • Hometown: Washington, DC
  • High School: Clinton Christian High School
  • Height: 6'10”
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • College(s): Saint Thomas University

#35 Javon Adams

Power Forward

  • Born: 4/11/03
  • Age: 22
  • Hometown: Reading, PA
  • Height: 6’10”
  • Weight: 200 lbs

#33 Joseph Bradshaw

Power Forward

  • Born: 11/5/96
  • Age: 28
  • Hometown: Germantown, MD
  • Height: 6’10”
  • Weight: 220 lbs

#3 Ronald Scott

Point Guard

  • Born: 10/26/93
  • Age: 31
  • Hometown: Baltimore, MD
  • High School: Towson Catholic High School and The John Carroll School
  • Height: 6’0”
  • Weight: 170 lbs
  • College(s): Frank Phillips College, Texas A&M University Kingsville, Campbellsville University

#7 Quentin Scott

Small Forward

  • Born: 9/15/98
  • Age: 27
  • Hometown: Houma, LA
  • High school: Ellender Memorial High School
  • Height: 6’7”
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • College(s): Tulane University

#13 AJ Wilson

Power Forward

  • Born: 10/16/97
  • Age: 28
  • Hometown: Laurel, MD
  • High School: Elev8 Prep Academy
  • Height: 6'8”
  • Weight: 230 lbs
  • College(s): George Mason and South Carolina

#32 Mekhi Grant

Power Forward

  • Born: 12/24/03
  • Age: 30
  • Hometown: Charlette, North Carolina
  • High School: Combine Academy and Word of God Christian Academy
  • Height: 6'9”
  • Weight: 220 lbs
  • College(s): South Eastern Iowa

#13 Corey Boyd

Power Forward

  • Born: 11/7/98
  • Age: 26
  • Hometown: St. Louis, MO
  • Height: 6'9”
  • Weight: 250 lbs

#15 Quantel Denson

Center

  • Born: 3/20/92
  • Age: 33
  • Hometown: Kansas City, MO
  • Height: 6'9”
  • Weight: 230 lbs

#22 Bobby Connors

Shooting Guard

  • Born: 4/4/00
  • Age: 25
  • Hometown: Rockville Centers, NY
  • Height: 6'5”
  • Weight: 230 lbs

#32 CHARLIE MARQUARDT​

Shooting Guard

  • Born: 6/2/95
  • Age: 28
  • Hometown: Rockaway Beach, New York
  • High school: Poly Prep Country Day School
  • Height: 6’4”
  • Weight: 193 lbs
  • College(s): Molloy College

Flying Cows Staff

HEAD COACH

Dan Prete

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Coach Dan Prete joins the Frederick Flying Cows for his first season, bringing over 30 years of coaching experience at the high school and international levels. Throughout his career, he has coached and developed 58 Division I scholarship players and seven NBA athletes, including Kevin Durant, Justin Anderson, and Terrence Ross. Coach Prete has led nationally ranked programs at Montrose Christian, Bishop Walsh, and Saint James, earning multiple league championships and Coach of the Year honors. In addition to his success on the sidelines, he has shared his knowledge through basketball camps around the world, including in Morocco and Brazil, continuing to inspire and develop players of all levels.

 
 

Team Market Owner

Tony Mazlish

Mr. Mazlish’s career has been primarily focused on building brands within the retail and direct-to-consumer furniture and healthcare industries. Mr. Mazlish founded and grew a number of brands, including, X-Chair – a direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and b2b office chair company; Healthy Back Store – a chain of specialty stores offering higher-end ergonomic furniture and accessories designed to help relieve back and neck pain; Mavix – a direct-to-consumer ergonomic gaming chair brand, founded in 2020; Svago – a direct-to-consumer and wholesale zero gravity chair brand; Travel-Pal – a self-inflating travel accessory sold through specialty retailers and on Amazon; Sit4Less.com – a direct-to-consumer reseller of Herman Miller products and other office chairs; 1-800-Pillows.com – a retail and direct-to-consumer specialty store concept dedicated to selling sleeping pillows. Mr. Mazlish, through his family company, TAZED Investment Partners, is currently investing in a variety of start-up companies.

TOny Mazlish

Michael Witt

Team Market Owner

Michael Witt

Michael worked in the non-profit sector for 15 years working on renewable energy and environmental issues. In 1998, Mr. Witt jumped to the business side, launching E&E News, an information, high-dollar, subscription-based, online news service reporting on the policy, politics, business and science of energy and environmental issues. The service targeted Congress, the White House, federal agencies, corporations, state governments, universities and other professionals with a stake in these issues. Starting with 6 employees and a weekly paper product, E&E News grew over the next 22 years into a 100+ employee company with five daily online publications. Mr. Witt sold E&E News at the end of 2020 to POLITICO. Mr. Witt currently has a number of investments in startup companies in the Washington, DC metro area.

general manager/Team market owner

chris jenkins

In June 2023, the team hired Chris Jenkins to be its General Manager. Chris is a young local Frederick executive with a background in Sports & Event Management. For the past seven (7) years Chris has run the Governors Challenge High School basketball tournament in Salisbury, Maryland, the award winning and largest High School basketball tournament in the country, featuring teams at all levels, including nationally ranked teams, boasts over a dozen NBA players alumni, and built a reputation as one of the best experiences in basketball. In addition, Chris has vast experience in operating a plethora of events including basketball events in Frederick, 400 team national tournaments, festivals and more. Chris has also worked directly with professional sports teams, as an account executive for MLB, NFL & NBA teams, as well as a strong background in sport tourism. 

Chris Jenkins

Front Office Staff
  • Chris Jenkins: General Manager
  • Dylan Gladhill: Business Operations Manager
  • Preston Murray: Business Development Manager
  • Brady Murphy: Marketing Associate

Coaching Staff

  • Dan Prete: Head Coach 
  • Erick Graves: Associate Head Coach
  • Sam Nunez: Assistant Coach

Player Health Staff

  • Conrad Carter: Director of Player Health
  • Dr. Trevor Maples: Official Team Dentist
  • Dr. Amir Rashidian: Official Team Chiropractic 

 

Gameday Staff

  • Official Scoreboard Operator – Brad Ripptoe 
  • Official Shot Clock Operator – Brian McGraw 
  • Official Bookkeeper – Barry Diamondstone 
  • Official Stats Team – Michael Jones & Greg Norman
  • Official PA Announcer – Michael Nadonley 
  • Official Emcee – Jeff Woytowich 
  • Official Gameday DJ – DJ George Marshall 
  • Official Dance Team Director – Anyae Glover 
  • Official Dance Team Entertainment Leads – Dakota Wheat & Kat Lautenberger

FLYING COWS IN THE NEWS​

Flying Cows League Name Rebrands as 94x50
(3/6/26)

HISTORIC FIRST: Professional Basketball League Invites Fans to "Name The League"
(2/5/26)

in prefect situation, oakdale legend zach thomas returns to roots to bolster Frederick flying cows
(1/23/26)

Frederick Flying Cows Launch Community MVP Program to Honor Local Heroes at Home Games
(1/23/26)

Former oakdale star Zach Thomas joins frederick flying cows for the 2026 season
(1/19/26)

Flying Cows announce local signings and release 2026 Schedule
(1/19/26)

Frederick Flying Cows To Join The United States Basketball League (USBL)
(11/6/25)

Frederick Flying Cows re-sign four more key returners for 2026
(9/5/25)

Frederick Flying Cows Announce return of javon adams for 2026
(9/2/25)

Frederick Flying Cows Announce Dan Prete as New Head Coach
(8/29/25)

Frederick Flying Cows Announce Cowfest: A Record-Breaking Fall Festival!
(8/26/25)

Cows Part Ways With Head Coach Ed Corporal
(6/30/25)

Local Roundup: Flying Cows' Adams shares TBL MVP award
(6/24/25)

Frederick Flying Cows season ends with loss to first-year Capital Seahawks in TBL Final Four
(6/16/25)

Flying Cows Season Ends in Game 2 Gut Punch: 88-92 Loss to Seahawks
(6/14/25)

Flying Cows falter in Game 1 loss to Capital Seahawks
(6/12/25)

Flying Cows Stumble Down the Stretch in 107-103 Loss to Seahawks
(6/11/25)

New, natural regional rivals: 2nd-year Cows, 1st-year Seahawks set to face off in TBL playoffs
(6/10/25)

Frederick Flying Cows soar into TBL Final Four after victory over Raleigh Firebirds in decisive Game 3
(6/9/25)

Flying Cows Survive the Thriller: 108-98 Win Over Firebirds in Winner‑Take‑All
(6/9/25)

Frederick Flying Cows force decisive Game 3 with dominant win over Raleigh Firebirds
(6/8/25)

Flying Cows Show The TBL It’s Not Over Yet, 134-113 Victory Over Firebirds
(6/8/25)

Flying Cows Confront Heartbreak in 97-105 Defeat to Raleigh Firebirds
(6/6/25)

Flying Cows' Edward Dyson III getting every last drop of basketball out of his body on 'crazy' journey
(6/6/25)

LOVERRO: Frederick Flying Cows provide fans old school basketball fun in new era
(6/5/25)

Frederick Flying Cows aim for championship in just their second season
(6/4/25)

Javon Adams KO Former Team as Flying Cows Advance in TBL Playoffs
(5/31/25)

Flying Cows Veteran Leadership and Deep Shooting Secure Game 1 Win
(5/29/25)

All Eyes on Frederick’s Flying Cows as They Race for a TBL Title
(5/29/25)

Flying Cows Ready for Playoffs After Strong Finish Against Vipers 112-84
(5/25/25)

Kyle Steward Lights It Up From Deep with 7 Threes in 127-113 Win Over Firebirds
(5/23/25)

Flying Cows Fall Short Again, Lose to the Breaks 115-120
(5/18/25)

Flying Cows Suffer Rare Loss to Revamped Seahawks 104-112
(5/16/25)

Flying Cows Clinch Mid-Atlantic Division with 23-Point Comeback Win Over Rebels, 110-108
(5/10/25)

Flying Cows Bounce Back in a Big Way, Defeat Rival Vipers 125-95
(5/9/25)

Flying Cows Stunned at Home by Breaks 99-106
(5/4/25)

Javon Adams Leads the Charge in Blowout Victory Against the Crusaders 134-92
(5/3/25)

Flying Cows Blow Past the Seahawks in Another Statement Win 127-93
(5/1/25)

Flying Cows Extend Perfect Season with 108-100 Win Against Rival Vipers
(4/27/25)

Flying Cows Keep the Streak Alive in Jersey 118-103
(4/25/25)

Flying Cows Clash with TBL’s Best in Thrilling All-Star Showdown
(4/19/25)

Flying Cows Take Flight at All-Star Weekend and 3v3 Showdown
(4/18/25)

Flying Cows Flawless Ahead of All-Star Break 113-85 Over the Seahawks
(4/13/25)

Flying Cows Stay Undefeated over the Jersey Shore Breaks 140 - 108
(4/12/25)

Flying Cows Dominate Rebels in a 64-Point Victory 152-88.
(4/10/25)

TBL Professional Basketball All-Star Weekend Coming To Frederick, MD!
(4/8/25)

Flying Cows Dig Deep, Get the Statement Win Over Vipers 110-106.
(4/5/25)

Flying Cows Find Victory Over Old Rival, Vipers, Flying Cows Stay Unbeaten 118-97.
(3/30/25)

The Flying Cows Take Charge On The Road, Give The Seahawks Their Second Loss.
(3/23/25)

Flying Cows Control the Game from Start to Finish, Defeat Crusaders 118-73.
(3/21/25)

Flying Cows Weather Jersey Shore’s Storm, Claim Victory In The End 123-101.
(3/15/25)

The Flying Cows Stay Unstoppable and out willpower the Crusaders 102-84
(3/14/25)

The Frederick Flying Cows Take Down Reading Rebels in First Road Win of the Season
(3/9/25)

Frederick Flying Cows Dominate in High-scoring Home Victory
(3/2/25)

Flying Cows beat Capital Seahawks in season-opener
(2/28/25)

Frederick Flying Cows Open Season with Gritty Victory Over Capital Seahawks
(2/28/25)

Frederick Flying Cows look to build on positive impression in second season
(2/26/25)

Flying Cows Make early statement with impressive preseason win against Tri-State Admirals
(2/21/25)

Flying Cows Make Strong Selections at 2025 TBL Draft Combine
(2/4/25)

Frederick Flying Cows Announce 2025 Season Schedule: New Rivals, Familiar Foes, and Non-Stop Action
(1/10/25)

The Flying Cows Dunk Challenge is Here!
(12/30/24)

Flying Cows Unveil 2025 Home Game Schedule!
(11/15/24)

Flying Cows to Host Inaugural High School Invitational Basketball Showcase!
(11/8/24)

Flying Cows Secure Fan-Favorite Kyle Steward for the 2025 TBL Season!
(11/1/24)

Rising Star Damien Daniels Return To The Flying Cows (10/25/24)

Flying Cows Re-Sign 2024 Leading Scorer Guard Charlie Marquardt (10/4/24)

Frederick Flying Cows to Host the 2025 TBL All-Star Game! (9/27/24)

Flying Cows have re-signed All-Star Captain Tavares Sledge! (9/12/24)

Catch the Flying Cows at Upcoming Events All Over Frederick! (8/29/24)

Head Coach Ed Corporal Agrees to Two-Year contract extension

Flying Cows Knocked Out of Playoffs 6/1/24

Flying Cows Fall on the Road in Game 1 Against Albany 5/30/24

Flying Cows Secure #1 Seed In Regular Season Finale 5/26/24

Flying Cows Take Down Virginia Valley 5/24/24

Flying Cows Lose By Four in Reading 5/23/24

Flying Cows Soar to Another Victory 5/19/24

Flying Cows Win Again in West Virginia 5/17/24

Flying Cows Survive Back & Forth Battle With Jamestown to move to 14-3 5/5/24

Flying Cows Cruise To Win Over Rhode Island 5/4/24

Flying Cows Sign Kevin Young & Bryce Cashman 5/2/24

Flying Cows Back in win column vs jamestown 4/28/24

Flying Cows suffer first home loss 4/26/24

Flying Cows Win 7th Straight Game 4/21/24

Flying Cows Topple Albany For 6th Straight Win 4/20/24

Flying Cows Stave Off Montreal Toundra 4/14/24

Flying Cows Show No mercy in 52 point clobbering over Tri-State 4/12/24

Flying Cows Defeat Rhode Island Kraken by 42 points 4/7/24

Flying Cows Use Stifling Defense To Blow Past Virginia Valley 3/24/24

Tavares Sledge Named To TBL All-Star Team 3/23/24

Flying Cows Outlast Albany 3/22/24

Flying Cows sign Kyle Steward & Theo Johnson 3/18/24

Flying Cows Suffer First Loss 3/14/24

Flying Cows wallop West Virginia To Reach 4-0 3/10/24

Caleb Wood's Opening Night Buzzer Beater 3/2/24

How Head Coach Ed Corporal Perservered through the unthinkable 01/2024

Destination Frederick County's Video On The Flying Cows

FAQ’s

The Basketball league is a nationwide professional basketball league that employs players who seek to play professionally in the USA and abroad. The league has seen some of its alumni make it to the NBA, and many other players have played in the G league and in top leagues overseas.

TBL teams are located across the country, generally in smaller markets. A complete list of teams can be found on the league website – www.thebasketballleague.net.

TBL games are designed to be family friendly. Single game tickets for Flying Cows home games are $15 for adult General Admission and $10 for Child General Admission (Under 12 years old). Front Row, VIP & Suite tickets range from $35/person to $60/person

The team will source and select players who have played in the TBL in the past and players who participate in Local, Regional, and National tryouts. For more information on tryouts, visit the Events page.

 The National combine will be held in Indianapolis the first weekend in February, 2024

The team is scheduled to play in the TBL’s Eastern Conference

Home and Away games will typically be scheduled between Thursday & Sunday. The Team expects to have both evening and daytime home games during the season.

The TBL is a fan-friendly league, and the Flying Cows are committed to making a positive impact in the community. Contact Chris Jenkins, team General Manager at chris.jenkins@goflyingcows.com if you would like to arrange for a player appearance at your school, charity, club or special event.

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Charlie Marquardt

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Charlie is a well versed player with experience playing for the NBA G League, internationally, and as a TBL champion. At Molloy College, Charlie was coached by his father where earned All American and All Metropolitan First Team. He went on to earn First Team Division Czech Republic and become a 1st division Czech Republic champion. In Uruguay, Charlie was a leader out of all of the  South American leagues in most 3PTs made, earning him honorable mention in 2022. Playing for the Outlaws, Charlie became a TBL Champion in 2021, one of the most defining moments of his career, and his life.